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Chico, CA - November 21, 2018: Today’s precipitation has minimized fire activity and all fire lines are holding. Firefighters are continuing tactical patrols throughout the fire area. Search and Rescue crews continue to secure buildings and conduct a methodical search within the fire area for missing victims. Fire suppression repair has been temporarily suspended in […]

Started by lightning on October 4th and burning in the John Krebs Wilderness, the Eden Fire area is now 1,430 acres with 5% containment. An infrared flight took place Tuesday night and allowed more accurate mapping as the area was shrouded in smoke the past few days. Due to its location, there are currently no […]

The Alder, Mountaineer, and Moses Wildfires, located in the Western Divide Ranger District, are burning in dense timber stands with extensive tree mortality and heavy fuel loading on the ground. Anticipated weather is expected to help with containment efforts, and improve smoke conditions. The Alder wildfire, currently 4,653 acres, continues to slowly burn north, into […]

As winter conditions settle in across Colorado's Northern Front Range, the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests will work to burn slash piles resulting from fuels reduction and hazardous tree removal projects across the area. Hand piles are a result of using chainsaws to thin the forest. Much of the smaller cut material is piled for […]

Prescribed fires are essential tools for restoring the forest in our fire-adapted ecosystem, and smoke is an unavoidable byproduct of these vital efforts. Fire managers strive to minimize smoke impacts to the community as much as possible. They burn when winds and other atmospheric conditions will push the majority of smoke away from homes; they […]

Fire managers on the Kaibab National Forest continue working on the 2018 fall prescribed fire burn plan and will implement broadcast burns near Tusayan and south of Williams in the days ahead.. The specific units to be ignited will be chosen based on fuel moistures and weather conditions that are within prescriptive levels that meet […]

Fire managers on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District are monitoring conditions on the Roosevelt National Forest to conduct the Bighorn Sheep Prescribed Burn in the Poudre Canyon this winter in an effort to improve wildlife habitat and reduce hazardous fuels. Burning could begin as soon as November 23 and continuing as conditions allow throughout the […]

Prescribed burns scheduled this week FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Nov. 13, 2018, For Immediate Release — Fire managers will be conducting prescribed burns near Flagstaff this week, beginning today, in strategic areas to help reduce the risk of severe wildfires around communities and important infrastructure. Today (Nov. 13) The 295-acre Mountainaire project will begin this morning just […]

North Zone fire managers on the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest and the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will be treating several project areas with prescribed fire starting in October 2018 and continuing through spring 2019. About 10,000 acres could be eligible for treatment across the Kaibab Plateau, but […]

Burned Area Emergency Response Team is working on the Hirz and Delta Fires The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is working with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bureau of Land Management, local counties, California Department of Transportation, and other federal, state and local agencies to assess potential post-fire impacts to watersheds burned by the Hirz and […]

Work on suppression repair is still continuing on the Delta Fire. Repair activities include grading heavily used roads, repairing damaged culverts, replacing vegetation and installing waterbars on dozer lines and hand lines to prevent erosion and recovering timber damaged during suppression efforts.The Forest Closer Order number 14-18-20 is still in place. For specific recreation information […]

The South Carver burn, will take place three miles north of Summit Reservoir near the intersection of Forest roads 556 and 557 in the Carver Canyon area of Haycamp Mesa. Approximately 1,200 acres will be burned by hand crews over five to seven days. The goal is reduce slash left from a previous timber sale […]

See the 'Announcements' and 'News' Tabs for the latest information on planned prescribed burns. Also see this quick video showing prescribed fire project information, including photos and maps from the Davis and Harris understory prescribed fires on October 18 northeast of McCloud, ways we inform the public of planned projects, and finally how you can […]

The Klondike Fire is burning in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The fire started on July 15 from a lightning strike in the area of Klondike Creek about 9 miles southwest of Selma, OR. The Klondike West fire is actively burning in the footprint of the 2002 Biscuit Fire and in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. Portions […]

The Payette National Forest burned more than 3,700 acres over twelve days this fall. Although pile and landing burning will continue throughout into the winter months, large scale landscape burns are complete for 2018. For information on specific burns, please see the Links below.Prescribed burning on the Payette is intended to create fire-adapted communities, reduce […]

The Central Zone of the Payette conducted prescribed fire operations in the Rocky Bear project area this fall. Fifty two acres were burned over three days.The purpose of this burn was to reduce fuels in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), improve habitat for wildlife and reintroduce fire into the eco system.

The New Meadows Ranger District has burned 350 acres of Northern Idaho Ground Squirrel habitat in the Price Valley area. The burn was conducted October 1 to October 3. Residual smoke may still be visible in the

The Council Ranger District burned over 2,000 acres in the Cold Springs area, 7 miles northeast of Council. Beginning October 14th, the burn was conducted over four days with the objective of improving forest health, growth and resiliency and returning vegetation and fire frequency to historic conditions.Signs will be posted on roads and information boards […]

The Krassel Ranger District burned 1,200 acres in the Bald Hill area, 7 miles west of Yellow Pine. Beginning October 20th, the burn was conducted over two days with the primary objective to restore fire-adapted ecosystems. This maintains desirable vegetation conditions and reduces potential negative effects from future wildland fire to both agency and adjacent […]

CAMP FIRE – SOME EVACUATION ZONES HAVE BEEN LIFTED WHEN: Thursday, November 22nd, 2018 at 8:00 A.M. WHERE: On Thursday, 11/22/18 beginning at 8:00 am, the evacuation orders in the following zones will be lifted for residents only until 8:00 am on Friday, 11/23/18. Residents will need to show identification or proof of residency to […]

SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, Calif. November 21, 2018 – Started by lightning on October 4th and burning in the John Krebs Wilderness, the Eden Fire area is now 1,430 acres with 5% containment. An infrared flight took place Tuesday night and allowed more accurate mapping as the area was shrouded in smoke the past few days. […]

For Immediate Release - November 20, 2018 Information: Western Divide Ranger District (559) 539-2607 Current Fire Information: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6238/The Alder, Mountaineer, and Moses Wildfires, located in the Western Divide Ranger District, are burning in dense timber stands with extensive tree mortality and heavy fuel loading on the ground. Anticipated weather is expected to help with containment […]

SOME AREAS OF LITTLE CHICO A & B, BUTTE CREEK, LOWER AND UPPER HONEY RUN EVACUATION ZONES HAVE BEEN LIFTED WHEN: Tuesday November 20th, 2018 at 8:00 A.M. Access will be restricted to residents only beginning at 8:00 AM. Residents will need to show identification or proof of residency to access these areas. At 2:00 […]

Multiple Agencies Act to Prepare for Potential Post-Fire Floods and Debris Flows National Weather Service issued Flash Flood Watch for Butte County Camp Fire November 21-23 Multiple state, regional, and local agencies are preparing for the potential impacts of storm weather in wildfire-impacted areas within Butte County and want to ensure community members are also […]

BERRY CREEK EVACUATION ZONE A HAS BEEN REDUCED TO AN EVACUATION WARNING WHEN: Monday November 19th, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. WHERE: The Berry Creek evacuation zone A has been reduced to a warning except for the following areas: Encina Grande Road at Deer Meadow Rd, Bloomer Hill Road at Black Bear Road remain under and […]

EVACUATION UPDATES IN UPPER MAGALIA, STIRLING CITY AND INSKIP WHEN: Monday November 19th, 2018 12:15 P.M. WHERE: Evacuation orders for the following evacuation zones in the Magalia, Stirling City, and Inskip areas have been adjusted as follows. Powellton Zone – Evacuation orders in the Powellton Zone have been lifted. Sterling City Zone – The evacuation […]

HAMLIN CANYON AND LOWER NEAL ZONES REDUCED TO AN EVACUATION WARNING WHEN: Sunday November 18th, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. WHERE: The following areas, Hamlin Canyon and Lower Neal Zones, have been reduced to an evacuation warning. Skyway to Tuscan Ridge, Neal Road to Wayland Road, Wayland Road to foster Road. No traffic will be allowed […]

For Immediate Release - November 18, 2018 Information: Western Divide Ranger District (559) 539-2607 Current Fire Information: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6238/The Alder, Mountaineer, and Moses Wildfires, located in the Western Divide Ranger District, are burning in dense timber stands with extensive tree mortality and heavy fuel loading on the ground. In many places, aerial ignition from a helicopter […]

PORTION OF STILSON CANYON ROAD EVACUATION ORDER LIFTED WHEN: Sunday November 18th, 2018 at 10:30 A.M. WHERE: The portion of Stilson Canyon Road from Humboldt Road to Lazy S Lane evacuation order has been lifted. NOTES: Fire personnel are still active in the area. Please reduce speeds and drive with caution. The cancellation of additional […]

Order No. 05-11-03-18-15 Plumas National Forest Road, Trail, and Area Closure Pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited on the Plumas National Forest. This Order is effective from November 17th, 2018 until December 5th, 2018. 1. Being on Forest […]

MESSILLA VALLEY AND LOWER CLARK EVACUATION ZONES REDUCED TO EVACUATION WARNINGS WHEN: Saturday November 17th, 2018 at 3:30 P.M. WHERE: Access will be restricted to residents only beginning at 3:30 p.m., today 11/17/18. Residents will need to show identification or proof of residency to access these areas. At 5:00 p.m. today 11/17/18, the area will […]

For Immediate Release - November 17, 2018 Information: Western Divide Ranger District (559) 539-2607 Current Fire Information: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6238/The Alder, Mountaineer, and Moses Wildfires, located in the Western Divide Ranger District, are burning in dense timber stands with extensive tree mortality and heavy fuel loading on the ground. In many places, aerial ignition from a helicopter […]

NEAL ROAD WASTE FACILITY OPENS TO PUBLIC WITH LIMITED HOURS WHEN: Saturday November 17th, 2018 at 7:30 A.M. WHERE: The Neal Road Recycling and Waste Facility will open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 a.m. Neal Road will remain closed beyond the facility entrance until further notice. Hours of Operation: The facility […]

For Immediate Release - November 16, 2018 Information: Western Divide Ranger District (559) 539-2607 Current Fire Information: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6238/The Alder, Mountaineer, and Moses Wildfires, located in the Western Divide Ranger District, are burning in dense timber stands with extensive tree mortality and heavy fuel loading on the ground. In many places, aerial ignition from a helicopter […]

SOME EVACUATION ORDERS REDUCED TO EVACUATION WARNINGS IN CAMP FIRE AREA WHEN: Friday November 16, 2018 at 1:30 P.M. WHERE: The following portions of the Cherokee evacuation zone (Zone A) have been reduced to an evacuation warning. -HWY 70 from HWY 149 north to Pentz Road is reduced to an evacuation warning. The areas north […]